CGST Lucknow Zone: Fake ITC Racket Busted, Rs.750 Crores Scam
  • 24 Jul 2023 07:08 PM
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CGST Lucknow Zone: Fake ITC Racket Busted, Rs.750 Crores Scam

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/cgst-lucknow-fake-itc-racket-busted-rs750-crores-scam.html

The Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner, CGST Lucknow Zone, has reported a major breakthrough in combating tax fraud. The CGST Commissionerate Agra successfully uncovered a fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) racket through precise intelligence gathering and AI tools.

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GST rate rejig off the table for now
  • 24 Jul 2023 07:04 PM
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GST rate rejig off the table for now

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-rate-rejig-off-the-table-for-now-11690137730363.html

NEW DELHI : A proposed revision of goods and services tax (GST) rates, aimed at boosting revenue collections and fixing tax anomalies, is unlikely before the 2024 general elections, as the recent meeting of the GST Council did not reconstitute the key ministerial group responsible for examining the matter.

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GST collection, devolution a success story in North East, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Assam
  • 21 Jul 2023 05:49 PM
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GST collection, devolution a success story in North East, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Assam

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/gst-collection-devolution-a-success-story-in-north-east-says-nirmala-sitharaman-in-assam-11689917849769.html

Assam, Sikkim, and Meghalaya have seen significant increases in tax collections since the implementation of the GST, Nirmala Sitharaman said. She urged officials to improve electronic facilities at Land Customs Stations to combat smuggling.

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Ashneer Grover explain math's of why 28% GST on online gaming will ruin the industry: Watch video
  • 22 Jul 2023 05:17 PM
Appeal to Review the GST Council’s Decision on Online Gaming Taxation
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:13 PM

Appeal to Review the GST Council’s Decision on Online Gaming Taxation

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/catastrophic-implications-change-gst-online-gaming-pursuant-50th-gst-council-meeting-11th-july-2023.html

The recent decision by the GST Council to tax online gaming at par with lottery and gambling has sparked controversy and criticism. This Representation by CAIT delves into the catastrophic implications of this change, including its impact on the online gaming industry, employment, and offshore competition. It highlights the inconsistencies with the government’s efforts to regulate and grow the sector, and calls for a review of the decision to protect the Indian Online Gaming industry.

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Franklin Templeton analysts believe global investors should pay closer attention to Indian market; here's why
  • 21 Jul 2023 05:44 PM

Franklin Templeton analysts believe global investors should pay closer attention to Indian market; here's why

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/franklin-templeton-analysts-believe-global-investors-should-pay-closer-attention-to-indian-market-heres-why-11689909132710.html

Franklin Templeton’s analysts are upbeat about India's growth prospects. They think investors should bet on India because of its remarkable growth, supported by government policies, in many sectors including aviation, IT, energy, etc.

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'28% online gaming GST against legal precedents': Peak XV, Tiger Global, and other investors write to PM Modi
  • 21 Jul 2023 05:53 PM

'28% online gaming GST against legal precedents': Peak XV, Tiger Global, and other investors write to PM Modi

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/investors-in-online-gaming-sector-seek-meeting-with-pm-modi-on-28-gst-levy-11689921351137.html

Investors in India's online gaming industry have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over the imposition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming operators.

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GST a success story in northeast India: Sitharaman
  • 21 Jul 2023 05:57 PM

GST a success story in northeast India: Sitharaman

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-a-success-story-in-northeast-india-sitharaman-11689936202663.html

There still exists scope to widen the tax base in the northeast if officials focus on bringing more small and medium enterprises, traders and other businesses within the ambit of the GST, the minister said.

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Charging your EV at public charging stations? Get ready to pay GST
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:04 PM

Charging your EV at public charging stations? Get ready to pay GST

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/charging-your-ev-at-public-charging-stations-get-ready-to-pay-gst/articleshow/102003421.cms

In a blow to EV customers, an AAR order says charging electric batteries at public stations amounts to supply service and will attract GST.

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Request to Abolish GST Reverse Charge Mechanism
  • 21 Jul 2023 06:25 PM

Request to Abolish GST Reverse Charge Mechanism

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/request-abolish-gst-reverse-charge-mechanism.html

In this letter, the Advocates’ Tax Bar Association addresses the Hon’ble Finance Minister to request the abolishment of the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) for registered dealers, except for Government Organizations and NGOs. The RCM has been causing unintended consequences and hardships for businesses, hindering growth, and fostering corruption.

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